Puffer jackets and coats have been around for awhile, known not only for their wonderful warmth, but also as a style choice of fashion leaders from sports to Hollywood to the concert stage. Recently, eagle-eyed S4H trend-spotters saw the look starting to show up on high-end shoulder bags. We knew we wanted to lead the
Ragging. Slang defines it as, โ€œPicking on someone in an annoying way.โ€ Well thatโ€™s not very pleasant. We prefer the sewing definition, which is: assembling a project so your seam allowances are visible on the outside and left to gently fray or โ€œrag.โ€ That sounds so much nicer! Weโ€™re done several ragged edge projects (Woolies
Raise your hand if you made some classic New Yearโ€™s resolutions โ€“ exercising, getting lots of rest, drinking more water. All these intentions are worthy, but letโ€™s look beyond the standard list to some Sewing Self Improvement Goals. Weโ€™re excited to join a new series from Janome: Sew Smarter. Whether youโ€™re a beginner or a
If the mention of โ€œscallopsโ€ has you dreaming of a tasty seafood dinner, youโ€™re in for another type of treat. Our scallops run around the perimeter of a placemat and are finished with a padded satin stitch. Thereโ€™s also a companion project available to create matching napkins. Make one or make both. ย  ย  The
In cooking, sometimes it takes just a pinch of this and a dash of that to bring a dish to its full flavor. Itโ€™s similar in sewing, where a splash of embellishment can be the finishing touch to make your project shine. For this classic single-layer apron, we used the Janome 3-Way Cording foot to
Applying initials to something to identify it as undeniably yours dates back as far as the signet rings of the ancient Romans. Although often pictorial in nature that long ago, featuring crests and coats of arms, engraved initials were also common, and as time wore on, actually became the more typical mark. Weโ€™ve all watched
Whatever youโ€™re sewing, there are a lot of seams, edges, and layers happening in the background. If they havenโ€™t been properly pressed along the way, your finished item will never have the crisp, smooth appearance that marks it as a professional looking project.ย  Whatโ€™s the difference between pressing and ironing? They are often used interchangeably

We all love little cheats and hacks! Our popular Cheat Cards cover important, need-to-know sewing tips and/or techniques in a handy business card size: 2โ€ wide x 3ยฝโ€ high. Get the six card set for just $1.99 in our Etsy Shop.

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